Henry Schein Launches 2018 Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities Program
Held in conjunction with National Health Center Week (
According to NACHC, community health centers provide continuous primary and preventive care to millions of patients, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and produce
HLHC is co-sponsored by state and local community health organizations and supported by Henry Schein's supplier partners. Each HLHC-supported community health event is staffed by local physicians, nurses, dentists, and community volunteers who screen for a range of health issuesâincluding hypertension, asthma, diabetes, obesity, and poor oral healthâand associated risk factors that frequently affect children. Attendees at each event can also learn more about how to prevent and treat these problems, and receive assistance in finding a local community health center where they can regularly access care.
"Community health centers are a critical access point to a wide range of health care services, and we at Henry Schein are pleased to support their local outreach efforts through our Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities program," said
About the
Founded in 1971, the
NACHC works in conjunction with state and regional primary care associations, health center controlled networks and other public and private sector organizations to expand health care access to all in need.
About
Firmly rooted in a deep commitment to social responsibility and the concept of enlightened self-interest championed by Benjamin Franklin, the philosophy behind
About the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc.
Established in, 2008, the
The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible as provided by law.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
A Fortune 500Ÿ Company and a member of the S&P 500Ÿ and the Nasdaq 100Ÿ indexes, Henry Schein's network of trusted advisors provides health care professionals with the valued solutions they need to improve operational success and clinical outcomes. The Company offers customers exclusive, innovative products and solutions, including practice management software, e-commerce solutions, specialty and surgical products, as well as a broad range of financial services. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 34 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $12.5 billion in 2017, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 15 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on Twitter.
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